Masseria Gelsomino

One of the first masseria projects built by Landscape Properties is now FOR SALE, exclusively through us. It is located in the countryside near Carpignano Salentino in the tip of the heel of Puglia's boot.

This beautiful property is already being used for holiday rentals, is fully booked for the summer and bringing in a very healthy 8% return.

The masseria was featured in top UK magazine Homes and Gardens in September 2009 and has been interior designed by the owner. It is being sold fully furnished and READY TO MOVE IN.

All of the materials used are sourced locally including the handmade bathroom units and mirrors in Calabrian walnut. The flagstone flooring and pietra leccese stone used for the fireplaces are quarried locally. The colour scheme in soft shades of chalk white, dove grey and ivory with dramatic charcoal accents creates a cool, calm and relaxing haven.

INSIDE
•	Kitchen: Open plan and 13 metres long with vaulted ceiling, modern and fully equipped with a SMEG range cooker and over head extractor fan. Large dining table (seats 8), antique larder cupboard. French style doors lead to covered alfresco dining area by the pool via the shaded cloisters.
•	Utility Room: Leading directly off the kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and American fridge freezer.
•	Living room: with vaulted ceiling, large open fireplace, two sofas, two armchairs, coffee table, entertainment system: LCD screen with surround sound speakers and DVD player.
•	Bedroom 1 (Master bedroom): access from courtyard through French-style doors, 1.8m x 2m four poster bed, free standing copper bath at the end of the bed, plenty of shelving behind oak doors and views direct to the olive grove. Two sliding doors lead into a large dressing room with ample hanging space and spectacular stone fireplace, which can be used as an additional bedroom. Large en-suite bathroom with a large walk in shower and double sink unit.
•	Main Bathroom: Designed with children in mind, there is a low level bath and rubber ducks! This also serves as an en-suite to the dressing room if used as a bedroom.
•	Bedroom Two: Accessed directly from the courtyard through French-style doors, this large double room has a 1.8mx2m four poster bed, wardrobe and dressing table. This room looks onto the olive grove. The en-suite shower room has a walk in shower, rain dance shower head and handmade sink unit.
•	Annex with Bedroom Three and Bedroom Four Located within the courtyard, separate from the main house (a 10 second walk) perfect for those who want privacy or for two families sharing. The annex has its own private entrance and courtyard which overlooks the vine-covered arbour and pool.

OUTSIDE
•	Gardens: Five acres of privately owned ancient olive grove with dry stone walls and fencing.
•	Courtyard with lavender garden, cloisters and pergolas.
•	Infinity swimming pool: 15m x 5m and is 1.2m deep.
•	Outdoor living area with three-seater sofa, two armchairs and coffee table. Perfect for evening drinks set amongst lemon trees with a beautiful vista of the masseria.
•	Outdoor kitchen: Dining for 10 under a shaded pergola, very large stone island for prepping, wood burning oven, BBQ, sink and herb garden.
•	Roof Terrace: 360 degree panoramic roof terrace with views overlooking the countryside and a stunning old masseria. Seats 10 perfect for admiring the dramatic sunsets.
•	Parking: Long gravelled driveway with ample parking for 6+ cars. Electric operated gates.
•	Location: Totally private yet within 5-minute drive of all amenities markets, shops, restaurants etc. A short distance from all beaches and the beautiful towns of Lecce and Otranto.

Price: Euro 1,385,000